Registered Practical Nurse - Nursing Resource Team

Posting Period:

• Open: Nov 30, 2023
• Deadline: Dec 13, 2023

This position is covered by a collective agreement. UNIFOR

Department Name: Nursing Resource Team

The Nursing Resource Team (NRT) operates within the Professional Practice portfolio under the strategic leadership of the Director of Professional Practice. A Manager provides the day-to-day leadership and direction for the team along with a dedicated Clinical Educator. The NRT is a staffing team made up of registered practical nurses whose shifts are assigned to clinical areas to meet appropriate staffing requirements. NRT nurses respond to needs based on patient acuity, replacement of sick time, vacation relief, known vacancies, etc. Nurses are aligned to multiple units also referred to as clusters of units based on their interest, expertise and learning needs. The clusters are based on specialty and common competencies and skill sets. Members of the NRT have the opportunity to work on a variety of clinical areas, and experience a variety of learning opportunities in a supportive environment. Nurses in the NRT are provided with a comprehensive orientation and competency development program.

• Regular Full-Time & Part-Time
• Rate of Pay: $37.10 per hour - $37.77 per hour

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Minimum of one (1) year recent, related medicine or surgical experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing principles, assessment and technical skills such as closed loop medication administration
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making ability
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and a high level of initiative
• Proven ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a multi/disciplinary health care team
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cerner or an electronic health record preferred
• Ability and willingness to work in different environments
• Demonstrated effective conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, adaptive behaviours and successful patient management in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSCs vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Healths current definition of being fully vaccinated
• For more information visit?https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

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